ECS A78F2P-M2 motherboard
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1. 28 6 SPK Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK Signal Ground VCC PIN 1 This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 24 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s con figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The pa rameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes2. In addition two PCI Express x1 slots and one v2 3 PCI slot are supported It integrates USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 interface supporting up to ten USB 2 0 ports six USB 2 0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports and four USB 3 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports The gray USB 2 0 header provides EZ charger technology please refer to Front Panel USB 2 0 headers of chapter 2 for more details This motherboard integrates a Serial ATA host controller supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 6Gb s each There is an full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and keyboard combo connectors one D sub VGA port one DVI port one HDMI port Co lay with DP port six USB 2 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports one LAN port three audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 ch line out 1 Due to the limitation of chipset spec it supports up to 2133 1866 MHz 1 5V memory with a single DIMM per channel 2 FM2 APU supports PCI Express Gen3 FM2 APU supports PCI Express Gen2 Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items A78F2P M2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD 1 O Shield 2 SATA 6Gb s Cables DOOOOU The package contents above are for reference only please take the actual package items as standard AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL Specifications
3. Socket FM2 906P Kaveri FM2 904P Richland for AMD processors e Supports CPU up to 125W TDP Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list 78 Bolton Chipset Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 UDIMM sockets support up to 32 GB Supports DDR3 2133MHz FM2 1866MHz FM2 DDR3 SDRAM Note Due to the limitation of chipset spec it supports up to 2133 1866 MHz 1 5V memory with a single DIMM per channel Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot Slots 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Note FM2 APU supports PCI Express Gen3 2 APU supports PCI Express Gen2 Supported by AMD A78 Bolton 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors Realtek ALC662 48P 6 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification Realtek RTL8111G Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 keyboard and mouse combo connector 1 D Sub port VGA e 1 x DVI port 1 port Co lay with port e 6 x USB 2 0 ports 2 USB 3 0 ports e 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 Audio port Line in Line out Mic in Rear Internal 1 O 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin 12V Power connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 2 x 4 pin SYS_FAN connectors 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports F_USB1 supports EZ Charger function 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 p
4. Administrator Passvvord Status Not Install Set Administrator Passvvord User Passvvord Status Not Install Administrator Password Platform Mode Setup Select Screen Secure Boot Disabled Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Secure Boot Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Administrator Password Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not Platform Mode Setup This item allows you to set the platform mode Secure Boot Disabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 46 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes BOS ELITEGROUP amp 4 Ad Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Back to EZ Mode Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Reset Save Options na Save Changes Select Screen Discard Changes Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Restore Defaults Change Opt Save as User Defaults F1 General Help Restore User Defaults F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults Boot Override F4 Save 8 Exit ESC Right Click Exit Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ
5. III Boot CPU Configuration Enabled disable C6 Socket0 AMD A10 7850K APU with Radeon TM R7 Graphics Max Speed 3700 MHZ Intended Speed 3700 MHZ Microcode Patch Level 6003104 Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache 48 KB way L1 Data Cache 16 KB 4 Way L2 Cache 1024 KB 16 way No L3 Cache Present Enabled Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Max Intended Speed 3700 MHZ These items show the maximum intended speed of the CPU Microcode Patch Level 6003104 This item shows the Microcode revision L1 Instruction Cache 48KB way This item shows CPU L1 Cache L1 Data Cache 16KB 4 way This item shows CPU L1 Cache L2 Cache 1024 KB 16 way This item shows CPU L2 Cache No L3 Cache Present This item shows CPU L3 Cache C6 Mode Enabled This item enables or disables the C6 mode AMD Turbo Core Auto These P states are referred to as boosted P states AMD C amp Q Enabled This item enables or disables the CPU C amp Q Function Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL da 2 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options EFS ELITEGROUP N m r Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel Enabled S
6. IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration ESS ELITEGROUP g Jajdeyg Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP e Enabled Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page 28 2 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP m 20 Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Parallel Port Configuration Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port LPT LPTE Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings I0 378h IRQ 5 Change Settings Device Mode Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Parallel Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port Device Settings I0 378h IRQ 5 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Device Mode IDE Mode This item shows the information of the device mode Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super
7. Port A USB Port A Power 5V PIN 1 Power 5V USB Port B USB Port B Ground NC F_USB1 2 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up 3 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate USB3 ICC Port2 D USB3 ICC Port2 D Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx Front Panel USB Power m n tu PIN 1 Front Panel USB Power USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx Ground USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port1 D USB3 ICC Port1 D Over Current Protection cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi 2 up A78F2P M2 USER MANUAL 15 4 LPT Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices SLCT PE BUSK ACK PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PDO STROBE ulululululanuli nlin l l l PIN 1 n n aa ae ie an ia ae n n AFD Ground 5 COM Onboard se
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9. are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL Bumeas SOIg Ajlpow saye He1 od pue SOND 412 SOINDHTD 01 p u 15 JO 34835 03 Ie 5 P uie qoud AAH nss lA p 6 4 sok VIA 1361002 JI VIAM 3282002 lt Me1Sa1 pue SOND 412 Aejdsip seu JOWUOW JI 429 ule qoJd pieog ON JOU YDA sd q 140us g pue daad 8uo T JI S A aJnjrej AJOWAaW JO payasul HE1SaJ pue Ajsadoid you Aiowaw WINIa 19205 EM 03 JBUUOD Jo u985S 1SOd 3e YEH 50990 MOUS e J YIUMS 164
10. fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink amp ensure the CPU fan is well connected with the CPU heatsink Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL Chapter 5 53 Jajdeyy 04 2 From the BIOS setting
11. mode Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 47 48 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Website New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable
12. not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Total memory Capacity is 32 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules A Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down B Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot DIMM Due to the limitation of chipset spec it supports up to 2133 1866 MHz 1 5V memory with a single DIMM per channel AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 11 2 4 4 Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can increase the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 EI PCIE1 2 PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 PC
13. prefer and start to download and install the drivers mou 1 EN 1 25 ELITEGROUP af eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install button to install System Information Processor CPU XXX GHz Motherboard a BIOS American Megatrends Inc version Operating System Micrsoft Windows XXXX XXbit Recommended Updates lb Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 is required AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 52 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips You may also log onto our ECS website for more information http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support FAQ aspx MenulD 49 amp childid M 49 amp LanlDzO a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket amp the switch on the Power Supply Unit PSU is turned on as well Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply
14. the PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 mouse or a PS2 keyboard 2 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 3 VGA Port Connect VGA display device to the VGA port 4 DVI Port Connect DVI display device to the DVI port 5 HDMI Port Co lay with DP port Connect HDMI or DP display device to the HDMI or DP port 6 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 7 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Activity LED Link LED LAN LED Description Activity LED 75 c parce m a EEN Link o LAN Port 8 Line in blue t can be connected to an external CD DVD player tape player or other audio devices for audio input 9 Line out lime t is used to connect to speakers or headphones 10 Microphone pink t is used to connect to a microphone 2 2 USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components 2 2 Insta
15. the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual 2 In this Gui BIOS you can operate by mouse or keyboard Click select item Double click enter Right click exit 2 2 USER MANUAL 27 Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time EFS ELITEGROUP Fa GN 4 m G l Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Choose the system default BIOS Information language System Language English System Date Fri 02 14 2014 System Time Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit System Language English This item is used to set system language System Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 28 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system 5 ELITEGROUP e x r Main Advan
16. 04 K InstallShield Next gt Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears ATI Software Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ATI Software The InstallShield Wizard will install ATI Software on your computer To continue click Next oes 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to re start a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart you must select Desktop in the bottom left to install the next driver ecs test e Calendar Internet Explorer AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 90 Windows 7 8 8 1 will appear below UAC User Account Control message after the system restart You must select Yes to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Program name ChPrio exe Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive v Show details Change when these notifications appear Manual Installation If the auto install DVD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Look for the chipset and motherboard model and
17. 1 2 3 tRFC0 1 2 3 4 3 4 4 These items specify the row refresh cycle times SB Spread Spectrum Enabled This item enables or disables the SB Spread Spectrum Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page Warning Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself 2 2 USER MANUAL Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state ES ELITEGROUP N m 20 Main Advanced Chipset M LB Ill Boot W THOWSSTOEGIFEHOS Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for L Launch PXE OpROM Disabled VVindovvs 8 Boot policy for Disabled UEFI OS without Fast Boot Disabled Compatibility Support Boot Configuration Module CSM Bootup NumLock State O Quiet Boot Enabled Boot mode select LEGACY Manual User customized CSM parameters amp Boot policy Set Boot Priority Bo
18. ATA Mode SATA Port 1 Not Present SATA Port 2 Not Present SATA Port3 SATA Port 4 SATA Port 5 SATA Port 6 Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Select Screen l Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit Onchip SATA Channel Enabled Use this item to turn on off SATA Controller SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port1 6 Not Present This motherboard supports six SATA channels each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these item to configure each device on the SATA channel Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 26 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration 5 ELITEGROUP e t Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security USB Configuration All USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 37 Super
19. EGROUP EZEZUZ nunu Enabled Normal CPU Smart Fan System Smart Fan System Smart Fan2 Control Enabled These items enable you to define the CPU smart fun system smart fan system smart fan2 by smartly adiusting the CPU smart fan system smart fan system smart fan2 VVhen it is set at certain temperature the CPU smart fan system smart fan system smart fan2 PVVM value will change accordingly di 32 Smart Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc CPU Tct1 e System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System 1 Speed Voltage DIMM Voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 2 2 USER MANUAL Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power manageme
20. EN 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment 1 EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused O EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations 1 EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement O EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri cal business equipment O CE marking C Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada About the Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the ey page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us SY page 25 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard SY page 49 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble SY page 53 Trouble Shooting shooting tips AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 R LTODLUCLOTus R EE EE ee 1 EL E EE n ie e
21. IE1 2 Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 PCI Slot This motherboard is equipped vvith one standard PCI slot PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards vvhich for the most part isa supplement of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2 3 compliant Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure FM2 APU supports PCI Express Gen3 2 APU supports PCI Express 2 15 the card before installation AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 12 Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw ers you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot 2 2 USER MANUAL 13 2 4 5 Connecting Op
22. IO Configuration page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 39 Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration EFS ELITEGROUP 2 4 m Z l Main Advanced Chipset M I B 111 Boot Enables or Disables BIOS Enabled support for security device O S will not show Security Device TCG EFI protocol and Configuration Current Status Information SUPPORT TURNED OFF INT1A interface will not be available Select Screen ft Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit TPM SUPPORT Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM port O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 40 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Es ELITEGROUP Chapter 3 gt North Bridge Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP 8 180 Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express Disabled IGD Memory Auto This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory Initiate Graphic Adapter PCI Express This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Dual Graphics Mode Disabled This item allows you to
23. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 1 0 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica tion and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp AMD Phenom Athlon Sempron Turion and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
24. Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system s RTC realtime clock Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL dd dd ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend ES ELITEGROUP e 4 m Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot ACPI Settings Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the ACPI Sleep State S3 only Suspend to RAM SUSPEND button is pressed Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ACPI Sleep State S3 only Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 only Suspend to RAM Sleep State de fault Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU EFS ELITEGROUP e 4 m Ail Main Advanced Chipset M I B
25. ced Chipset M I B III Boot Security LAN Configuration LAN Configuration PC Health Status Parameters Povver Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 29 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects EFS ELITEGROUP Fa GN m Gill Main Advanced Chipset M I B IIl Boot Security Exit LAN Configuration Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 30 2 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds EFS ELITEGROUP di Chapter 3 2 Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELIT
26. e EE ee dr ee Bi 1 Seel des EE ee 2 Motherboard ComponentS esse ee Re RR RA RA EA 4 07 EL tons etic LE Nm 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety PRECAUTIONS Ge EE 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking Jumper SCENES ee al m EG 8 Installing Hardware sesse es sesse ee ee ee Re ee Ee RA ee ee Re ee Ee 9 Installing the PIO CESS OF alan 9 Installing the CPU COON EL Se Ge daaa adada 10 Installing Memory Modules sissies iss siese se daga iva 11 Installing Add on Cards A sies 12 Connecting Optional Devices 14 Installing a SATA Hard DEIVE aaa ab dal a adadan 20 Connecting Case Components ccce ee ee ee ee ER Ek Ee 21 Front Panel OOO er ek sere ee EE De Me ie ee 23 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 About the Setup UtltY esse ese ee ee Ee Re AE ee ee 25 The Standard Configuration 25 Entering the Setup OO osse Ge 25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 26 BG ee EE 26 BIOS Navigation KOVS ee bei si 27 28 Advanced MERE UE 29 Bied say ate edoeaseantemnaunatia des 41 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu 43 20 rr o s Dn 45 SEEM o a a maa aad 46 E AE MEDER ea ee 47 Updatin
27. e below for information ssni CPE MSG Power Switch PuRBTN Povver Svvitch PWRBTN PIN 1 Hard disk LED RDLED Hard disk LED HDLED Reset Switch Reset Switch RESET Reserved F PANEL Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL
28. enable or disable Dual Graphics Mode function Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page 41 South Bridge Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP A m Gul Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot South Bridge Select VVhat state to go to when power is Restore AC Power Loss Power Off re applied after a power failure G3 state Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Enabled Select Screen t Click Select Item Case Open Warning Disabled erie DE stellen Chassis Opened EEN NE Nee S UTE F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI codec Case Open Warning Disabled This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 42 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu This page enables you
29. er supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture PIN 1 Analog ground Presence Sense1_Return Front panel microphone input signal Microphone power Right channel to front panel Sense_Send Left channel to front panel Sense2_Return HD Audio PIN 1 Front panel microphone input signal Microphone power Right channel to front panel p RSVD m Left channel to front panel Analog ground Analog power 45V Right channel return from front panel Left channel return from front panel AC 97 Audio AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 18 AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please don t tick off Disabled Front Panel Detect Realtek HD Audio Manager N amp mp Main Volume ie Ed Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format Speaker Configuration OG zn EET C AZ REALTEK For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect Ph
30. g the oa anada 48 2 2 USER MANUAL ili iv Chapter 4 49 Using the Motherboard Software 49 Auto installing under Windows 7 8 8 1 49 5000 aa 49 Manual Installation 51 ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility 51 Chapter 6 53 Trouble Shooting 53 Start up problems during assembiy 53 Start up problems after prolong use 54 Maintenance and care tips 54 Basic Troubleshooting Flovvchart 55 2 2 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A78F2P M2 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard that supports socket FM2 906P Kaveri FM2 904P Richland for AMD processors for high end business or personal desktop markets The motherboard is based on AMD A78 Bolton express chipset for best desktop platform The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 2133MHz FM2 1866MHz FM2 It supports two DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 32 GB One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen3 version 3 0
31. in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration 9 vvhen a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP 2 2 USER MANUAL 25 Jajdeyg 26 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility jf 4 M ELITEGROUP Wi a d 2 IN Build Date 02 14 2014 Processor Type AMO A10 7700K APU with Radeon TH R7 Graphics Total Hemory 4096 MB DORI FRI O2 14 2015 Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message American Megatrends AT78F2P M2 Release 02 14 2014 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2013 A
32. lling the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 210 mm Choose a chassis that accommodates this form factor Make sure that the I O template in the chassis matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Do not over tighten the screws as this can damage the motherboard AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled CLR CMOS 123 123 Normal Clear CMOS Default To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor This motherboard has an FM2 socket When choosing processor consider the performance reduirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory You be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not o
33. merican Megatrends Inc Press lt F7 gt to enter BBS POPUP Press lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to enter setup CHOS Settings Wrong Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with an icon lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu A78F2P M2 USER MANUAL In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below KEY FUNCTION ESC Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Change Opt Select General Help Previous Value Optimized Defaults 1 For
34. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the eduipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern ing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 2 USER MANUAL m Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow ing conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is in conformity with the following EC EMC directives O
35. nt operation ECS ELITEGROUP 18 4 m Z Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Resume By USB Resume By 92 KB S3 Select Screen Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled 11 Click Select Item Resume By RTC Alarm Enter Dbi Click Select EUP Function Enabled Change Opt Power LED Type Dual Color LED F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PME Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI PCI E Modem or PCI PCI E LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Use this item to do wake up action if inserting the PCI PCI E card Resume By USB Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode
36. on of performance memory profile2 3 Memory Timing Configuration Auto This item shows the information of Memory Timing Load Memory Profile Disabled This item enables or disables you to load memory profile Command Rate 2T This item shows the information of Command Rate CAS Latency tCL 9 This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS column address strobe It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 43 44 RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 9 This item specifies the RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank Row Precharge Time tRP 9 This item specifies the Row Precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 26 This item specifies the RASH active time Read CAS Precharge tRTP 6 This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices in memory clock cycles Row Cycle Time tRC 37 This item specifies the row cycle time Write Recovery Time tWR 12 This item specifies the write recovery time Active to Active Delay tRRD 5 This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles Write to Read Delay tWTR 6 This item specifies the write to read delay time Four Active Window Delay tFAW 24 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles Row Refresh Cycle Time 0
37. one Jack Back Panel Front Panel Configuration For reference only A78F2P M2 USER MANUAL 19 20 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following SYS FAN1 componen
38. orts 6 x Serial SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x COM header 1 x Case open header 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x TPM header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 2 2 USER MANUAL 1 x Speaker header 1 x Parallel port header LPT 1 x Clear CMOS jumper AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Supports ACPI amp DMI Supports Hardware Monitor Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports PaUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Supports eBLU eDLU eSF EZ Charger 3rd Party Bundled Software Cyberlink Media Suite Norton Anti Virus Muzee MAGIX Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 is required 2Free bundle software is including ECS DVD Cyberlink Media Suite Norton Anti Virus Muzee MAGIX Form Factor e Micro ATX Size 244mm x 210mm AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL Motherboard Components 22 1 2 3 4 Ie de Gl A78F2P M2 oooo0o0o0o0o00000 FCH A78 SATAN Rama SER EA zl EI p GEB ESO 2 2 USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components FM2 906P Kaveri FM2 904P Richland for AMD processors cues 12 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 15 TPM Trusted Platform Module header AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 I O Ports 00000000 00000000 00000000 1 5 2 Keyboard and 5 2 Mouse combo connector Use
39. ot Option 1 Hard Dis Boot Option 42 CD DVD Boot Option 3 USB Floppy Boot Option 4 USB CD DVD Boot Option 5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option 6 USB Flash Boot Option 7 Network Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS This item is used to select the operation system Launch PXE OpROM Disabled The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Fast Boot Disabled This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device re quired to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Boot Mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices Boot Option 1 2 B 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities AT8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 45 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password EFS ELITEGROUP e 4 zi Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot
40. rial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system Ring Indicator Request to Send Ground Serial Output Data Carrier Detect PIN 1 Serial Input Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Clear to Send COM AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 16 6 TPM Trusted Platform Module header Trusted platform module TPM is a published specification detailing a micro controller that can store secured information and implementations of that specification Ground SMBDATA LAD2 LAD1 Ground RESERVE1 SERIRQ Ground SMBCLK LPCPD Ground VCC3 DUAL RESERVEO LADO VCC3 LAD3 LRESET LFRAME TPM_CLK TPM 7 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS CASE 2 2 1 1 Chassis cover Chassis cover is removed is closed AT9F2P M2 USER MANUAL 17 8 SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector SPDIF OUT VCC Ground PIN 1 SPDIFO 9 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access This head
41. system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the C or A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard 2 2 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows 7 8 8 1 The auto install DVD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software The support software DVD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 7 8 8 1 When you insert the DVD ROM disc in the DVD ROM drive the auto run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen The screen has four buttons on it Setup U
42. then browse to the directory and path to begin in stalling the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for infor mation on installing the driver or software for your operating system ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently fe These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software 2 2 USER MANUAL ol eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC s system loading and temperature It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment x Normal N 3085 RPM e Temperature E Auto execute when booting About Previous Setting Ave fe Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 is required eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you
43. tilities Browse CD and Exit Information Displays the path for all ECS ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk ei Utilities e Information m Mainboard A78F2P M2 A u en Hide son 02714732 Click Exit button to Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Setup button to select and run the software installation program Click the Utilities button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins 4 Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 A78F2P M2 AutoSetup Program Mainboard ID Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner 2 2 USER MANUAL 49 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0018 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Description ATI Software Package Version 8 082 041130a Release Date 2005 01 04 L Space Required on C 98715K Space Available on C 68211
44. tional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices 0 OOOOOOOONOOOO saraa VM CASE use F PANEL p eR 2222820189 85 S pd ERE EED 222 OE 5 4 3 2 ne components L see sm Ls ums s sore a oum 9 eio Ts com 1 SATA1 6 Serial ATA III connectors SATA176 connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA device for the highest data transfer rates 6 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembiy It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and softvvare compatibility vvith Parallel ATA RA Ground SATA1 6 AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 14 2 F USB1 2 Front Panel USB 2 0 headers The motherboard has two USB 2 0 headers supporting four USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB 2 0 ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB 2 0 connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard F USB1 supports EZ Charger technology provides 3 times current than general USB 2 0 port in off mode for USB devices It is useful and excellent especially for the iPhone iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time Ground USB
45. to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system ECS ELITEGROUP m Z 9 Main Advanced Chipset M LB Ill Boot Core Clock multiplier Memory Clock Memory Clock is XMP Profile1 DDR3 2400 10 11 11 30 Memory Profiles2 Memory Profiles3 Memory Timing Configuration Load Memory Profile Command Rate CAS Latency tCL RAS to CAS Delay RCD Row Precharge Time tRP RAS Active Time tRAS Read CAS Precharge tRTP TEMERE Row Cycle Time tRC Select Screen Chapter 3 Write Recovery Time tWR t Click Select Item Active to Active Delay tRRD Enter Dbl Click Select Write to Read Delay tWTR Change Opt Four Active Window Delay tFAW F1 General Help Row Refresh Cycle Time 0 tRFCO F2 Previous Values Row Refresh Cycle Time 1 tRFC1 F3 Optimized Defaults Row Refresh Cycle Time 2 tRFC2 F4 Save amp Exit Row Refresh Cycle Time 3 tRFC3 ESC Right Click Exit SB Spread Spectrum Enabled Core Clock multiplier Auto This item is used to set Core clock multiplier Memory Clock Auto This item is used to set Memory clock Memory Clock is DDR3 1600 800Mhz This item shows current memory clock XMP Profile 1 DDR3 2400 10 11 11 30 Ready This item shows the state of XMP profile 1 DDR3 2400 10 11 11 30 Memory Profiles2 3 None These items show the informati
46. try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default vvill also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdovvn of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The follovving tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR CMOS jumper Refer to CLR CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follovv up vvith a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust vvill reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a nevv one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault 5 Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component Please logo onto our ECS website http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Technical Support List aspx MenulD 50 amp LanID 0 for more information Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here
47. ts mo MEE s l soe ATX POWER ATX 12V 1 amp 2 amp 5 SYS FAN System Cooling FAN Connector amp CPU FAN CPU cooling FAN Connector Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU FAN Connect the System cooling fan connector to SYS FAN JE ji Ground Power 12V Sensor PWM CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V A78F2P M2 USER MANUAL 21 3 amp 7 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector amp ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V 12V 12V PIN 1 Ground Ground ATX12V PIN 1 ATX_POWER Connecting 24 pin power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly 24 pin power cable Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly 4 pin power cable AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 22 4 Front Panel Header The front panel header F PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the tabl
48. ver clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90 degree angle B Locate the CPU cut edge the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing Align and insert the CPU correctly C Press the metal lever back into its original position A78F2P M2 USER MANUAL 2 4 2 Installing the CPU Cooler 10 Install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan A Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU and make it to be a thin layer B Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers over the heat sink in place AI8F2P M2 USER MANUAL 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It can support two 240 pin DDR3 2133MHz FM2 1866MHz FM2 Do
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